Nadi

Overview

Nadi is the bustling hub of Fiji and the main destination for international travellers.
Surrounded by tropical beaches and seemingly endless ocean, it's a great place to eat, drink and shop.

International travellers will fly into Nadi before heading off to other resorts on neighbouring islands or areas. Main Street is the centre of action with plenty of shopping, and the latest Hindi or Fijian music playing from every storefront. It's in close proximity to Denarau Island and the Mamanucas, making it an ideal place to start your Fijian trip.

Flights to Nadi

Don't miss

Nadi offers a range of experiences and a rich culture combined with breath taking beauty.

Where to go

There's a reason why Nadi is considered a hub and stopover point in Fiji, because it's the gateway to 300 islands and numerous dive spots.

Explore Fiji Islands

Get a taste of Fiji with our snapshot of islands which might take your fancy in Fiji. If none of those appeal, never fear, there are three hundred more Fijian islands to choose from. Consider the following or browse our enormous range of Fiji hotels to get some more ideas.

Denarau Island

Fiji’s new five star island, featuring several major international chain hotels, offers quintessential Fijian luxury with beach front rooms and five huge swimming pools to relax with your family and friends. Add to that kids clubs, plunge pools and wonderful views out to the volcanic islands and you have the ultimate luxury holiday.

Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

Discover Fiji’s rich colonial past in the Lomaiviti islands. With Unesco World Heritage Site at Levuka and plenty of local villages, you’ll get a real taste of Fijian life.

The Mamanucas

If you are looking for the place where all the postcard pictures of Fiji come from, the popular Mamanucas, featuring islands such as Malolo Island, Castaway Island and Treasure Island, are the place to go. Heaving with hotels, dive operators and thousands of tourists, a quiet getaway it is not, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find the perfect fantasy island holiday. Sonaisali Island resort, Plantation Island resort and Matamanoa Island resort are just some of the luxury resorts perfect for a Fiji wedding or a holiday with kids.

Yasawa Islands

Free from internet, banks, roads and cruise ships, the pristine island chain of the Yasawa Islands in the west of Fiji is for some, the ultimate escape. With access via catamaran only from Nadi, it’s popular with backpackers and luxury travellers for its natural untouched beauty. One of Yasawa Islands is Turtle Island. The private island only accommodates 14 couples and has some of the most breathtaking panoramic views all from the comfort of your luxurious Fijian villa.

Vanua Levu

With the soft corals offshore and the Wasali Nature Reserve within its bounds, Fiji’s second largest island is popular with divers and adventure lovers. The Vanua Levu Island is home to the uber-luxury resorts Namale Resort & Spa and Jean Michel Cousteau Resort near the town of Savusavu.

Diving in Fiji

Diving is almost mandatory in Fiji and catered for beginners to advance divers. It's considered a to do on any diver's bucket list as the variety of coral reef and marine wildlife is vast and dependant on where you dive. Check out some of the best spots:

Taveuni

Situated within the Vanua Levu group of Fiji islands and known as 'the soft coral capital of the world', Taveuni is a place of big reef fish and incredibly colourful soft corals. It is home to the highly rated sites of 'Rainbow Reef’ and the famous ‘Great White Wall’.

Bligh Water

The ultimate live-aboard diving experience, Bligh Water lays claim to be Fiji’s best world class dive destination. Surrounded by the picturesque islands of Koro, Wakaya and Namena in the Koro Sea, Bligh waters is a treasure trove of tropical ocean life.

Kadavu Island

Kadavu Island is the best place to experience true Fijian culture without compromising good diving. Renowned for the famous ‘Astrolobe Reef’, you'll find mantas playing over vast fields of pristine hard corals. It's easily the best diving in southern Fiji.

Viti Levu

If you are looking for a shark feeding dive then Viti Levu is the place to go. Experienced divers and thrill seekers head to these dive sites which are the easiest to access when you arrive at Fiji’s mainland.

Beqa Lagoon

Close to Fiji’s main island Nadi, Beqa Lagoon offers a convenient diving resort with a good variety of marine life. It's popular for less experienced divers and those with only a little time on their hands.

Quick facts

Currency

Fijian Dollar (FJD)

Electricity

240V/ 50Hz

Population

908,000

Seasons

With a warm tropical climate which rarely moves out of the 26-31°C, it's no wonder Fiji is one of the world's great holiday playgrounds. The best Fiji weather is late March through to early December. November to March is wet season although this tends to be in short sharp bursts.

Getting around

Getting from the airport

You can fly to the larger Fiji islands like Vanua Levu, otherwise you will have to book a boat, such as the catamaran transfer we offer to DenarauOpens external site. On the smaller Fiji islands such as Kadavu, the only transport available is on local boats or resort owned catamarans.

In and around the city

Getting around Nadi is easy and cheap. There is a good network of busses, carriers and ferries for travel within the main islands. Hiring a car is also a good way to explore Nadi.

Nadi car hire

Book car hire with Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Qantas Frequent Flyer members could earn Qantas Points^ with Avis and Budget.

Other destinations

Solomon Islands

Vanuatu

Noumea

Important Information

Disclaimer: ^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.

** Prices are per room, per night and vary depending on date of check in, length of stay and room type. Conditions apply.